Executive Risk Summary
"A vulnerability in the API user authentication of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to an affected system as a user who has the netadmin role. This vulnerability is due to improper authentication for requests sent to the API and can be exploited by sending a crafted request to the API of an affected system."
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Target Type Firmware
Target Asset Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager
Standard Path https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdwan-authbp-qwCX8D4v
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Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Potential disruption to network services during upgrade
Internal Work Notes
CVE-2026-20129: Unauthenticated access vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager API, requiring urgent patching to prevent potential netadmin role exploitation.
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